China Feed Industry Expo CFIA will be held from April 18 to 20, 2026 at Nanchang Greenland International Expo Center. Organized by the China Feed Industry Association, the event emphasizes innovation-driven development and a green-led future for the feed sector. With an expansive 80,000 m² exhibition area, the expo will showcase new technologies, products, and processes across feed raw materials, processing, additives, and machinery; livestock feed testing, veterinary diagnostics, and safety evaluation; livestock and poultry breeding and processing; pet food, snacks, supplies, and healthcare; forage seed processing, silage, and pest control; as well as advancements in livestock genetics and industry media. This platform brings together industry leaders and professionals to explore breakthrough solutions that promote sustainable agricultural growth and ensure a stable food supply.

The 2026 conference program will feature more than 30 educational sessions, presented by top seafood industry experts. Attendees will take away informative, engaging and practical information covering the most important and timely issues relevant to today’s seafood business environment. Located onsite at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via Venue.

he 24th International Pectinid Workshop will be held from 22nd to 28th April, 2026, in New Bedford, Massachusetts (USA) The International Pectinid Workshop has been a biennial event on the calendar of marine researchers from all over the world since 1976. The workshop is dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge concerning the scallop species of the world. Pectinids have a worldwide economic and ecological importance as evidenced by the more than 125 participants from 25 countries who usually attend the workshops. The 24th Workshop will focus on the biology, aquaculture, reproduction, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, fisheries, ecology and economics of scallops. We encourage all individuals involved with pectinids to submit an abstract for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at the workshop. In addition to the scientific programme, we hope you enjoy the social events we have planned. You can also enjoy historic New Beford, once the capital of the American whaling industry, now home to the nations most profitable and sustainable scallop fishin fleet. New Bedford offers many museums and activities on the waterfront and historic city center, including the New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Fisherman's Museum. We are looking forward to seeing you in New Bedford in Apri 2026.

Aquaculture UK brings together the people and companies driving the future of aquaculture. Discover the latest innovations transforming aquaculture - from AI and robotics to smart fish farming and semi-closed and closed containment systems. Hear from industry experts on improving fish health and welfare, advances in genetics, alternative feeds, and new developments in RAS, waste recycling, and hybrid energy solutions. With technology reshaping fish farming at pace, Aquaculture UK is where you stay ahead of the curve and ahead of the competition.

The Aquaculture Congress 2026 will address the challenges and opportunities in aquaculture, latest trends, innovations, and policy developments shaping its future in Greece and internationally. Targeted B2B meetings will be organized among aquaculture companies for networking in Greece and beyond.

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, in partnership with the Darwin Convention Centre and NT Business Events, is proud to invite you to the 22nd International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF 2026). This biennial event will take place from 18 to 21 May 2026 in Australia’s tropical north, in Darwin, a city with the spectacular and unique natural landscapes of Kakadu, Litchfield, and Nitmiluk National Parks at its doorstep and where you can engage in the unique culture and art of Australia’s First Nations peoples. Under the theme “Feeding Innovation Through Partnership,” this event will showcase cutting-edge science, practical innovation, and global collaboration across research, industry, and policy. As aquaculture expands to meet growing food demands, ISFNF 2026 offers a vital platform to tackle sustainability, feed efficiency, and nutritional resilience head-on. We invite you now to submit high-quality contributions aligned with the Symposium’s core themes, and to help drive progress in fish and shellfish nutrition science through research, knowledge sharing and global collaboration. ISFNF 2026 delegates will have the opportunity to engage with peers from around the world in a vibrant week of presentations, discussions, and organised visits to local research facilities and iconic Northern Territory attractions.

Transforming land-based aquaculture through connection and collaboration From the exhibit floor to the networking reception, RASTECH 2026 is the ultimate hub for the top professionals in land-based fish farming and mariculture. Whether you’re expanding your professional network, exploring innovative solutions, or seeking new commercial pathways, this is a must-attend event for impactful relationships and industry-defining experiences.

The Seagriculture conferences have grown into one of the leading global platforms for the seaweed industry, attracting over 500 stakeholders from across the value chain every year. From farmers and processors to investors, researchers, brands, and policymakers, Seagriculture brings the global seaweed community together in one place. Network and meet in person: Nothing replaces face-to-face interaction. Seagriculture offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with international and regional decision-makers, innovators, and practitioners. Build meaningful relationships, exchange experiences, and strengthen partnerships in a focused, industry-driven environment. Expand your knowledge: Gain insights into the latest developments in seaweed farming, processing technologies, applications, sustainability, and policy. Through high-quality presentations, panels, and discussions, you’ll stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and future opportunities shaping the industry. Establish new business contacts: Whether you are looking for buyers, suppliers, investors, technology partners, or collaborators, Seagriculture is where new business starts. The conference is designed to facilitate targeted networking and create real opportunities for collaboration and growth. Obtain up-to-date market information: Understand global and regional market dynamics, pricing trends, investment flows, and demand outlooks. Seagriculture provides reliable market intelligence to help you make informed strategic and commercial decisions.

Aquaculture. Innovation. Impact. Join 250+ global leaders from MOWI, Nissui, Aqua Spark, Rabobank, Omarsa, ADM and more ready to shape the future of aquaculture and blue food. Across two dynamic days, connect through expert panel discussions, targeted networking, a curated start-up showcase and 1-1 partnering designed for real deal-making and strategic alliances. Meet senior decision-makers from Norway to Canada, Ecuador to Japan, and unlock partnerships redefining the blue economy on May 27–28, 2026 in London.

VICTAM International is by far the world’s largest dedicated event for the animal feed processing industries. Co-located with VICTAM International is GRAPAS Europe, the event for the grain, flour and rice processing industries and VIV Europe. The exhibition is a ‘one stop’ show for the decision makers within these industries. Each visitor will be able to find what they are looking for, all under one roof over three days. The event also focuses on a series of high quality industry conferences and business matchmaking with colleagues and clients.

After the successful World Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show held in Singapore in 2022, we have decided to return to Singapore in 2026. World Aquaculture Singapore 2026 will provide an excellent venue for international networking and knowledge exchange among aquaculture practitioners, academics, and commercial companies from the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. Aquaculture is rapidly growing in the Asia-Pacific region and increasingly being integrated into Singapore’s food systems, making 2026 the perfect time for the global aquaculture community to focus on Singapore. A major international trade show at WORLD AQUACULTURE SINGAPORE 2026 is the place to learn about the latest aquaculture technologies presented by exhibitors from around the world.

IFW is the premier academic and industry conference of the insect farming industry for both insect as food and insect as feed. The first “Insects to Feed the World” (IFW) conference took place in 2014 in the Netherlands and was hosted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nation. 450 people from 45 countries attended that first successful event. Conceived and organised by Professor Arnold van Huis, a tropical entomologist at WUR and by Paul Vantomme, Senior Forestry Officer at the FAO, the conference program included 112 presentations and 54 posters on key topics in the field and was preceded by a seminal FAO publication in 2013: “EDIBLE INSECTS: Future prospects for Food and Feed Security” (FAO Forestry Paper, No 171; https:// www.fao.org/3/i3253e/i3253e.pdf) whose authors included A. van Huis and P. Vantomme. This report had been downloaded millions of times and generated extensive publicity. The report was translated in several languages, including Italian (translation coordinated by Prof. Laura Gasco and G.Parisi). The second conference was held in 2018 in Wuhan, China and the third/ fourth editions in Quebec, Canada (delayed by 2 years due to COVID). The fifth edition has taken place on June 19-22, 2024 in Singapore. Ten years after the first successful edition, IFW has become a global leading event in the insect farming sector, bringing together academics and industry professionals from all over the world. A perfect combination to foster a culture of continuous development in this growing field and to enhance knowledge sharing in a stimulating scientific environment.

From 1–3 September 2026, we’ll convene at the Van der Valk Hotel in Utrecht, the Netherlands, for the fifth Global Shrimp Forum—a fully dedicated meeting place for the global shrimp industry. The Forum brings together 550 industry leaders and experts representing the entire shrimp value chain. Join us to help shape the future of the shrimp industry.

Barcelona is among the most important cities showcasing Modernism, and Antoni Gaudi is its main representative. Just as Antoni Gaudí drew profound inspiration from nature's intricate designs to create Barcelona's most extraordinary architectural masterpieces, researchers addressing studies on immunity must turn to nature’s own blueprints to find sustainable solutions for fish farming. Gaudí understood that nature holds the keys to both beauty and functionality, whereas the immune system of fish, particularly their mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues, has evolved over millions of years, representing nature's most sophisticated defence mechanisms. Like Gaudí, who saw in a leaf's structure the perfect design for a column, we must observe how fish immunity functions to design better farming practices. The delicate balance of immune responses, the elegant communication between cells, tissues, organs and the whole body, and the remarkable adaptability of aquatic organisms offer a blueprint for healthier and more resilient aquaculture systems. The Organising Committee of the 4th International Symposium on Mucosal Health in Aquaculture (MHA2026) is delighted to invite you to be part of this outstanding event, which will be held at one of Barcelona’s architectural masterpieces, the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau in Barcelona (Spain), from September 7th to 10th, 2026. Thus, the MHA 2026, a biennial event, serves as a leading platform for presenting and discussing the most recent advances in mucosal health research across a wide range of farmed aquatic species. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, MHA2026 aims to open up new directions for research and reinforce the current scientific knowledge on the role of mucosal health in advancing sustainable aquaculture practices. MHA2026 will bring together an international scientific community, from early career researchers to leading experts, along with representatives from the aquaculture industry. The symposium promotes knowledge exchange and collaboration, bridging fundamental research with practical applications that strengthen aquaculture resilience and sustainability. Would you like to join us and share with the scientific community your advances and research on mucosal health? Do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful Mediterranean cities and be part of the MHA2006. We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona.

The 25th edition of the Responsible Seafood Summit will be held in the dynamic city of Bangkok, Thailand from Sept. 21 to 24, 2026, co-hosted by The Center for Responsible Seafood. Get on our mailing list to receive updates on future events. The Responsible Seafood Summit is where aquaculture and fisheries come together to chart a shared future. As the only event dedicated to uniting every corner of the seafood sector, the 2026 Summit in Bangkok will showcase a forward-thinking program featuring more than 50 global speakers—leaders who identify emerging issues before they become challenges and shape long-term strategies to address them. From producers to academics, seafood professionals across the value chain gather at the Summit to exchange ideas, strengthen connections, and advance a more responsible seafood community.

“Aquaculture in Global Change” Food systems, including aquaculture, are being challenged by changes resulting from global warming. These affect all forms of aquaculture, in inland and coastal marine regions, and especially small and medium sized operators that may not have the financial and operational capacity to implement adaptation and mitigation measures. Seasonal “extremes” in water temperature, availability and oxygen content and (for coastal areas) salinity, pH, sea level will have varying effects on aquaculture production that may require the diversification of cultured species. Diseases, parasites, predators, non-indigenous species and algal or jellyfish blooms can also decrease production and challenge aquatic animal welfare. These effects may require the relocation of sites or the allocation of new sites for production. However, these changes may also provide opportunities to diversify to new species production or the combined production of species that can better mitigate effects. Opportunities also lie in the development of a clear and transparent credit system for the carbon sequestration and other ecosystem services that aquatic animal groups, whether in freshwater or coastal habitats, provide.

LACQUA26 will be the annual meeting of the WAS Latin American and Caribbean Chapter. Following the successful previous LACQUA meetings, LACQUA26 will be held for the first time in El Salvador. LEl Salvador proudly stands as the host destination for LACQUA26, offering a vibrant and dynamic setting for the Latin American and Caribbean aquaculture community. With its strategic location, growing aquaculture sector, and commitment to innovation, the country provides an ideal environment for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and industry development. LACQUA26 will not only showcase the progress and potential of El Salvador, but also highlight what Central America has to offer to the region and the world: a promising, competitive, and expanding market. Participants will have the unique opportunity to experience a nation that is rapidly evolving, welcoming, and ready to lead new opportunities in aquaculture.

Dar es Salaam (somehow loosely translated to ‘haven of peace’) is East Africa’s fastest growing city, with a population of over 4 million inhabitants. A commercial hub located along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam boasts a multicultural home to Tanzanians, Africans, Arabic, South Asian and European communities. The city straddles some of the most important sea routes in the world. It is East Africa’s second-busiest port and boasts several beautiful beaches as well as an interconnection with the perfect touristic destination, Zanzibar. The Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) is one of the largest Convention Centres in Tanzania. This state-of-theart convention centre lies in the heart of Dar es Salaam’s CBD and can accommodate over 1000 delegates. It is surrounded by a wide range of budget and luxury hotels and a number of traditional and international restaurants offering rich diversity of local, African and international cuisine. JNICC has of recent become a global destination of choice for hosting many global professional conferences and tradeshows World Aquaculture 2026 Tanzania offers a great opportunity for aquaculture researchers, practitioners, decision makers and other stakeholders to meet, network and discuss all aspects of aquaculture in Africa. Exhibitors from all over the globe are expected to exhibit their products in the state-of-the-art exhibition Center. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore some famous touristic attractions in Dar es Salaam and countrywide. Special excursionary or aquaculture tours will also be arranged to nearby fish farms (both large, medium and small scale), fish markets and some aquaculture R&D centres. Be sure to schedule time for this unique scientific, business and social event!

Aquaculture America returns to Hawaii in February of 2027